Simply SharePoint • New Rules Series

SharePoint is turning 25 — and the rules have changed

It’s no longer “just SharePoint”. It’s the backbone of the AI revolution — and the old ways of managing it don’t hold up anymore.

The new rule is simple:

That’s why I’m pivoting my entire focus to one mission: Fixing the Mess. I’m done with “tips and tricks.” I want to give you the tools to actually fix your environment.

Here is the first one (free):

The Copilot Readiness Checklist isn’t a generic guide. It’s a diagnostic tool to find the dangerous gaps in your governance, structure, and permissions before you even think about turning on AI.

Why the pivot?

I realised I was doing you a disservice by teaching you how to “decorate the house” when the foundation was crumbling. It doesn’t matter if you have the perfect decision tree if your underlying sites are a chaotic mess. It doesn’t matter if you know the container method if your permissions are leaking sensitive data. We need to stop relying on temporary fixes and start building a real foundation.

My commitment to you

Starting this Thursday, I’m going to send you a deep dive into these “New Rules” of SharePoint every two weeks. We’ll unpack exactly how to govern, structure, and clean up your environment so you can actually use the technology you’re paying for (and get Copilot working the way it should).

Want to start fixing it today?

Grab the tools I use with clients

If you already know you have a mess and just want the tools to clean it up, the Fix the Mess™ Starter Toolkit contains my internal consulting templates — including site structure and permissions matrices.

If you seriously want to understand how SharePoint is structured (and the “why” behind every decision), the IA course is the definitive guide.

The mess won’t fix itself. But with the right tools and the right knowledge, you can turn that digital dumping ground into a powerful business asset. Talk to you in two weeks (on Thursday).

Liza

Simply SharePoint

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